The Basics About Notre Dame
Notre Dame is a private institution that was founded in 1842. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,372, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 1250 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Notre Dame's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 19. Its tuition and fees are $39,919.
Overview: University of Notre Dame
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1842
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Religious affiliation:
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Roman Catholic
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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8,372
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Setting:
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urban
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2009 Endowment:
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$4,920,742,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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12/31
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Application fee:
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$65
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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29%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $39,919
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Student Life at Notre Dame
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Notre Dame is located in South Bend, Ind., just 100 miles outside of Chicago. Only freshmen are required to live on campus, but most students choose to remain on campus in one of the 27 single-sex residence halls. The halls serve as the centers of social life at Notre Dame, as there is no Greek life on campus. Legends, an on-campus restaurant and pub, is a popular spot for watching sporting events. The Notre Dame "Fighting Irish" boast more than 25 varsity NCAA Division I athletic teams and are well known for their consistently strong football program. Over half of students study abroad for at least one semester.
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Other Facts About Notre Dame
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Notre Dame is divided into eight schools and colleges, the largest of which is the College of Arts and Letters. Notre Dame’s graduate and professional programs include the highly ranked Mendoza College of Businessand Law School in addition to a well-regarded School of Architecture, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Notable alumni include former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, talk-show host Regis Philbin, and Hall of Fame football player Joe Montana. The 1993 film Rudy, ranked one of the top 25 sports movies of the past 25 years by ESPN, was filmed on Notre Dame’s campus anddepicts the true story of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, who overcame many obstacles to play football at Notre Dame.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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Notre Dame offers undergraduate students an educational experience that is second to none in quality and, at the same time, distinctly Catholic. Faith informs learning at Notre Dame, and the University's students are urged to turn their learning to the service of others. The community life of the highly residential campus is distinctive, but Notre Dame also ranks sixth in the percentage of its students who study abroad. Its graduation rate is among the top 5 in the country and its alumni are celebrated for their loyalty.
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Applications: University of Notre Dame
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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12/31
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Notification date:
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04/10
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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No
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Early decision deadline:
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N/A
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Early decision decision sent by:
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N/A
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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Yes
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Early action deadline:
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11/1
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Early action decision sent by:
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12/19
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$65
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://admissions.nd.edu/onlineapplication
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$500
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$50
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Daniel Saracino
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Admissions office phone number:
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(574) 631-7505
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: University of Notre Dame
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Neither required/recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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are not available
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with or without writing accepted
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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03/01
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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03/01
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is not accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Require
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Important
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Academic GPA?
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Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Important
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Application essay?
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Important
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Recommendations?
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Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Not Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Important
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Geographical residence?
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Not Considered
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State residency?
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Not Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Important
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in Foreign Languages:
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2
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High school units required in History:
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2
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units required in Science:
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2
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High school units required in Science Labs:
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2
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High school units required in academic electives:
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3
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Total high school units required:
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16
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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4
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High school units recommended in History:
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4
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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2
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Total high school units recommended:
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20
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Entering Class Statistics: University of Notre Dame
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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29%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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42%
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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23%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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14,357
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Number of applicants accepted:
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4,113
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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2,064
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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48%
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Number of male applicants:
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7,360
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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2,183
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Male freshman enrollment:
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1,133
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Number of female applicants:
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6,997
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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1,930
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Female freshman enrollment:
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931
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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2,016
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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1,060
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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257
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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47%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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89%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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97%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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48%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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650-750
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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680-760
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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640-730
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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53%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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40%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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6%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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63%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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33%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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3%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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52%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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31-34
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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90%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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9%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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1%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: University of Notre Dame
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Spring
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Application date for transfer students:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Admission decision sent:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 27
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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3.0
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of all
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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2.0
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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60 from a two-year school, 60 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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60 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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440
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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152
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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113
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International Student Admissions: University of Notre Dame
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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December 31 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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560
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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250
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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560
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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250
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